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One of many impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is higher gas prices around the world. That’s putting a bigger focus on electric vehicles — including an unusual announcement late last week in Japan. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

You may have noticed more electric vehicles on the road in Hawaiʻi. Sales figures here continue to climb and the Legislature is considering some measures to increase their use. In Thailand, the government is also trying to jump-start the market. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

There have been several developments this week in the rapidly developing world of electric vehicles. Much of that news comes from the Asia Pacific — and it includes some familiar players. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

Charging drivers per mile driven to pay for road maintenance and operations would be more expensive for the state to manage than the current gas tax system – but it would be more equitable.

Toyota recently announced a wide range of electric vehicle models it plans to launch within the next decade. But the most recent news about electric vehicles comes from a different Japanese company — one that might surprise you. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.

The problem of abandoned and derelict vehicle varies from island to island. On Oahu, the city secured two lots this summer to remove the junked cars off…

The Prime Minister of Singapore is in the United States this week. He was at the White House yesterday announcing a multi-billion dollar purchase of…

Housing prices across the state continue to rise. While there are monthly fluctuations, the long term trend is definitely toward higher prices. But there…

If you’ve ever thought that cars are getting bigger in Hawai‘i while many city parking spaces are staying the same size, you are correct. But the…

It’s been a strong year so far for car sales in Hawaii. The Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association says new vehicle sales are up more than 13% in the first…